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Working the monoliths

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General images from 1860 No. 3 The photo shows construction at U.S. Capitol, including “S. Wing” and “Centre Building.” The workmen include African Americans. Working the Monoliths. Washington D.C, 1860. [Photograph] Image retrieved from the Library of Congress, August 11, 2020

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2nd & Pine.

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General images from 1860  No. 2 2nd & Pine Sts. east side looking south, taken. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1860. Photograph shows commercial buildings, including Pennsylvania Hotel, and market sheds on 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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